Shorter Stock shifter choices?

[SFYellow]

Looking for a packaged deal of shorter stock shifter rod with the shifter knob. I've seen some vendors offering shorter rods and some knobs, but not sure if anyone offers both together.
For instance I just called "The Viper Store" and guy on the phone was not sure if I order their "Short Throw Shifter Knob" if it actually replaces the OEM rod or just the knob itself. I really liked both shifter knobs on their site, but couldn't determine which one is actually with the shorter shift rod and which one is not.

VIPER Gen 3 & 4

 

[wallbanger]

All those knobs have a short rod on them....When installed the leather can be raised to almost completely cover the rod

MGW LTD., INC. - Viper Accessories

 

[mike & juli]

MGW short-throw replaces the TALL stock shifter...MUCH improvement with a shorter-throw. We didn't replace the whole assembly, just the shifter. Allen wrench to take off the boot, unscrew the shifter, insert new MGW! (We got a BLUE FANGS logo to match the car~! We also had the MGW short-throw shifter/knob in our '05 BLACK Viper w/red fangs logo). It DOES make a world of difference in shifting~! ~juli
http://forums.viperclub.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=2333&stc=1&d=1226002472

 

[SFYellow]

Thank you guys!!!! That is why forums are great! I almost bought the same shifter knob for $50 more.
I understand it is a personal preference, but those who saw and felt both knobs which one do you prefer the ball knob or the "racing knob"?
Ball knob: Viper SRT Gripper Shift Knob
Racing knob: Viper SRT First Strike Race Knob

 

[CitySnake]

I've used the gripper on 2 Vipers. I like the larger "ball" knob. But it IS personal preference. The "ball" is also closer to the OE shift knob.

 

[mike & juli]

We both like the 'grip' of the First Strike/MGW knob~! As you said, personal preference! ~juli

 

[Viper Specialty]

This may be what you are looking for...

https://www.viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=49_50&products_id=33

 

[SFYellow]

This may be what you are looking for...

https://www.viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=49_50&products_id=33

Yes, but to be honest, I don't like shift knob on it.

 

[SnakeEye]

First Strike from MGW; quality is first rate.

 

[ViperTony]

I've used the gripper on 2 Vipers. I like the larger "ball" knob. But it IS personal preference. The "ball" is also closer to the OE shift knob.

Wait...what did you say Scott...you like larger balls do you now?

 

[mike & juli]

Wait...what did you say Scott...you like larger balls do you now?

HEYYYYYY, thought you were just whining about ANOTHER thread not being MANLY...is this your PAYBACK???? ~juli

 

[LiquoRT/10]

Dave's Big Brakes is more than brakes.

http://forums.viperclub.org/new-pro...shifter-rods-new-custom-fit-92-08-vipers.html

 

[wallbanger]

go with the ball

and speaking of big balls

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[Venomiss]

This is from MGW and even in your Yellow color

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[mike & juli]

go with the ball
and speaking of big balls
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OHHHHH, you KNEW you'd '****' me in with this one!!! (Actually, it won't play for me!) ~juli

 

[99 R/T 10]

How about a new Hurst shifter including the knob from the classifieds:

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[wallbanger]

sorry about the bad big balls link.. here is the correct form

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[Mopar Boy]

That is AWESOME!! I had to watch that a few times as my eyes were tearing so much I could not see it the first time!!



Nice one wallbanger!

Robert

 

[SFYellow]

This is from MGW and even in your Yellow color

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Thank you Venomis ::))) Is the second shifter on the picture here is the "first strike"? Kind of hard to tell from that angle. If not anybody got a picture of the first strike shifter on the car?

 

[Viper Specialty]

Yes, but to be honest, I don't like shift knob on it.

So you are looking for something OTHER than the stock shift knob design? You need to specify that a bit better, from your initial post, it reads that you are looking to keep the OEM knob look.

 

[mike & juli]

Thank you Venomis ::))) Is the second shifter on the picture here is the "first strike"? Kind of hard to tell from that angle. If not anybody got a picture of the first strike shifter on the car?

http://forums.viperclub.org/2609285-post3.html
Yep, the one I posted a bit earlier is the First Strike shifter, MGW...we love it! ~juli

 

[Sellshomesdrivesviper]

If you are looking for a brand new MGW Gripper Shift Knob in polished chrome with yellow fangs and a brand new polished chrome shifter bezel, I have both new and will sell to you for $140.00 delivered.

 

[Malu59RT]

If you are looking for a brand new MGW Gripper Shift Knob in polished chrome with yellow fangs and a brand new polished chrome shifter bezel, I have both new and will sell to you for $140.00 delivered.

I'll have to keep an eye on the shifter bezel, that's something I was looking into purchasing for a X-Mas gift for myself.

 

[SFYellow]

Thank you all! I just went ahead and ordered [FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]SRT First Strike Knob in yellow
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[Venomiss]

Thank you all! I just went ahead and ordered [FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]SRT First Strike Knob in yellow
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Since you are getting that you might want to see this too.

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[Sellshomesdrivesviper]

...or if you want the polished chrome license plate frame with yellow fangs logo, I have it as well.